Business Change Manager - SGN : Job Details

SeniorBusiness Change ManagementLondon| £xx.xk - £xx.xk per annum (dependent on skills andqualifications)Full time |Hybrid/Office based with limited Uk travelCompetitive pensionscheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus –Cycle2work Scheme & moreREQXXXXWe’re at a big turning point at SGN.The world is changing fast — expectations from customers,communities, regulators and our stakeholders are rising. Technology is movingquicker than ever. We need to catch up and then stay ahead if we want to be thebest GDN in the UK. We need to make sure we’re set up for success. We’realready making great progress with a new CEO and Executive Team, a new COOfunction and we’ve just moved from five to nine regions in our Southernnetwork, creating closer communities for our people. We’ve opened a BusinessServices Centre, giving everyone easier access to the services they need,and we’ve brought in 550 new vans, with hundreds more on the way.But this is just the beginning. We’re focusing on threebig goals:Supporting our frontline firstCutting waste, not cornersWorking smarter, togetherWe’ve already started work on a five-year programme thatwill help us achieve our goals, and our journey will continue over the next 3-4years.We’re now offering fantastic opportunitiesfor colleagues to help us on this exciting journey.The Business Change Management Lead will be responsiblefor driving and coordinating change management activities across the COOfunction. This leadership role ensures that all change initiatives areeffectively planned, prioritised, and embedded, supporting successful deliveryacross the broader S&EO transformation portfolio.We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort tohomes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line,plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…About theRoleWe are seeking anexperienced and strategic Senior Business Change Manager to lead the design,planning, and execution of business change initiatives that support thesuccessful delivery of key programmes and projects. In this role, you will workclosely with senior stakeholders to ensure people, processes, and systems arealigned to achieve sustainable change and deliver business value.You will play a criticalrole in building change capability, fostering stakeholder engagement, andensuring that change is adopted effectively across the organisationKeyResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead change strategies andplans that align with programme goals, ensuring change initiatives aredelivered effectively and sustainably.Conduct impact assessments to understandthe effects of change on people, processes, and technology.Design and deliver tailored changeinterventions, including stakeholder engagement, communication plans,training, and readiness activities.Build strong relationships with keystakeholders to foster commitment, manage resistance, and ensure alignmentwith business priorities.Provide expert advice and coaching onchange management best practices to project teams and business leaders.Collaborate with project and programmemanagers to integrate change management activities into overall deliveryplans.Track and report on change readiness,adoption, and benefits realisation.Champion a culture of continuousimprovement and change capability across the organisation.What We’reLooking ForExtensive experience in business changemanagement within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.Strong knowledge of change managementmethodologies and frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter).Excellent stakeholder management,communication, and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation.Proven ability to lead and manage thepeople side of change through large-scale transformation initiatives.Experience working within project andprogramme delivery structures, with an understanding of governance, risk,and planning.Strong analytical and problem-solvingskills.Relevant qualifications in changemanagement or related disciplines (e.g., Prosci Certified ChangePractitioner) are highly desirable.(HighlyDesirable) Experience with highly complex people change  (HighlyDesirable) Experience working in an operational setting within Utilitiessector Not sure youmeet every requirement?Research shows somepeople – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – mayhesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we valuediverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.If this role interestsyou but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.Why SGN?SGN is a leader in pioneering research and developmenttoward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovativethinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping peoplesafe and warm. About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusionIf you require any accommodations or supportduring the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure aninclusive and accessible experience for everyone.<spanid="youtube">